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Head Custodian Elementary

Employer
Westminster Public Schools
Location
Westminster, CO, US
Salary
Competitive

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  • Position Type:
    ESP - Operations & Maintenance

  • Date Posted:
    5/13/2019

  • Location:
    SHERRELWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

  • Closing Date:
    Until filled

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    Hours per Day: 8 FTE: 1.0 Days per Year: 260 Reports to: Grounds & Custodial Manager Pay Level: AUX/TECH 03 (Elementary) Pay Rate: $20.10-$24.20 per hour How to Apply: External and internal candidates can apply online at www.westminsterpublicschools.org by 4pm of the closing date. For all current District employees, please submit an online Internal Application along with an updated resume by 4pm of the closing date. Incomplete applications or resumes received in lieu of applications will not be considered. Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be interviewed. Due to a high volume of applications received, candidates will only be contacted if selected for an interview. Additional testing may be conducted. Post-offer background screenings are required. Job Purpose: Ensure every child reaches their full potential
    By
    Ensuring a clean, safe, sanitary and comfortable learning environment for the students, staff and community while sustaining a high level of customer service. Qualifications: Education & Experience:
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • More than one year of experience in custodial and management work.
    • Experience working as a WPS Custodian Trainee desired.
    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
    • Skills in cleaning procedures, techniques and handling chemicals.
    • Operating knowledge of custodial equipment and snow blowers.
    • Ability to safely clean and move furniture.
    • Knowledge of floor plans and building systems, including fire extinguishers, electrical, HVAC, water and gas shut off.
    • Management skills.
    • English language skills, bilingual desired.
    • Basic mathematical skills.
    • Personal computer and keyboarding skills.
    • Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of personnel in a positive and cooperative manner.
    • Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
    • Ability to read, understand and interpret policies and procedures, laws, rules and instructions.
    • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities.
    • Ability to pass various pre-employment background screenings.
    • Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building and department procedures.


    Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
    • Completed the Westminster Public Schools Custodial Academy.
    • BOCES Safety Training Certificate required within 60 days of hire.
    • American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Certification may be required within three months of hire. (Preschool only)
    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Supervise custodial staff by:
  • Scheduling and assigning tasks.
  • Inspecting completed tasks to ensure district standards are met.
  • Completing evaluations.
  • Directing substitutes on building needs.
  • Maintain communications by:
  • Meeting with supervisor, custodial and office staff, e.g., daily activity, facility/district needs, schedule.
  • Attending district custodial meetings.
  • Being accessible via district communication devices.
  • Updating Daily Custodial Communication Log.
  • Completing Daily Site Inspection and boiler report upon opening the facility.
  • Completing annual chemical inventory report.
  • Checking for building usage contracts.
  • Submitting internal and/or maintenance warehouse work orders.
  • Ordering general custodial supplies and keeping general inventory.
  • Maintain building safety by:
  • Ensuring staff adhere to district safety guidelines and procedures.
  • Opening and/or closing the facility, e.g., disarming/arming security system, turning lights on/off.
  • Checking boilers for proper temperature and pressure.
  • Participating in required professional development.
  • Checking emergency lights, exit lights, and elevator work properly.
  • Checking fire extinguishers annually.
  • Removing snow and applying ice melt as needed.
  • Assessing proper operation of custodial equipment.
  • Updating the MSDS chemical safety book.
  • Ensuring cold weather checks are completed as deemed necessary by the district.
  • Maintain clean outside areas by:
  • Checking, reporting, and taking the necessary actions to correct vandalism.
  • Cleaning and securing broken windows.
  • Removing debris from school grounds.
  • Emptying trash containers.
  • Removing snow.
  • Maintain clean and safe restroom/locker room facilities by:
  • Checking and cleaning periodically throughout the day.
  • Unlocking restrooms as needed.
  • Sweeping and mopping floor.
  • Cleaning and disinfecting sinks, counter tops, stalls, toilets, urinals, sanitary napkin holders, walls, mirrors, trash cans, all hard surfaces, and benches.
  • Stocking toilet paper, paper towels, and soap.
  • Unclogging toilet/sink as needed.
  • Emptying trash containers.
  • Perform detailed intermission cleaning according to the Custodial Academy Procedure Book by:
  • Removing and returning furniture to and from rooms.
  • Thoroughly wiping, dusting, and disinfecting the facility.
  • Sweeping, mopping, stripping, waxing, and buffing tile floors.
  • Refinishing wood floors.
  • Vacuuming and shampooing carpet.
  • Power washing restroom and/or locker room walls.
  • Changing HVAC filters.
  • Provide services to the District by:
  • Completing work orders as trained.
  • Removing and returning furniture as needed.
  • Raising and lowering flags.
  • Changing interior light bulbs.
  • Replacing ceiling tiles when necessary.
  • Providing access into buildings, e.g., substitute custodians, contractors.
  • Painting minor touch-ups on door frames, walls, etc.
  • Using approved district methods to exterminate insects and vermin.
  • Adjusting the functionality of tables and desks in classrooms.
  • Setting up and breaking down tables, chairs/risers for breakfast, lunch, and scheduled events.
  • Performing other tasks as assigned.
  • Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality of any information regarding students, personnel and all job-related matters.
  • Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
    The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Activities (amount of time): Stand Over 2/3 Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Under 1/3 Walk Over 2/3 Talk Under 1/3 Sit Under 1/3 Hear Under 1/3 Use hands to finger, handle or feed Over 2/3 Taste None Reach with hands and arms Over 2/3 Smell Under 1/3 Climb or balance Under 1/3 Weight & Force Demands (amount of time): Up to 10 pounds Over 2/3 Up to 100 pounds Under 1/3 Up to 25 pounds 1/3 to 2/3 More than 100 pounds None Up to 50 pounds Under 1/3 Mental Functions (amount of time): Compare Under 1/3 Compute Under 1/3 Analyze Under 1/3 Synthesize Under 1/3 Communicate Under 1/3 Evaluate Under 1/3 Copy None Interpersonal Skills 1/3 to 2/3 Coordinate Under 1/3 Compile None Instruct Under 1/3 Negotiate None Work Environment (amount of time): Wet or humid conditions (non-weather) Under 1/3 Extreme cold (non-weather) None Work near moving mechanical parts Under 1/3 Extreme heat (non-weather) None Work in high, precarious places Under 1/3 Risk of electrical shock Under 1/3 Fumes or airborne particles Under 1/3 Work with explosives None Toxic or caustic chemicals 1/3 to 2/3 Risk of radiation None Outdoor weather conditions Under 1/3 Vibration 1/3 to 2/3

    Vision Demands (items listed below are required): Close vision (clear vision at 20" or less) Distance vision (clear vision at 20' or more) Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Peripheral vision Depth perception Ability to adjust focus Noise Level (exposure level): Loud Westminster Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status or disability. Complaints in these matters should be addressed to the Chief of Staff, 6933 Raleigh St., Westminster, CO 80030 or by phone, (303) 428-3511. Although the position is based at a school or department, the employer is Westminster Public Schools.

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